Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Goleta, California


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 44.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $243,000 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Goleta
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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